Princess Diana’s jewelry collection is worth millions today. Iconic pieces like her sapphire engagement ring and gold Cartier Tank watch have been passed down to her sons Prince William and Prince Harry, who gifted them to wives, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, respectively.
Diana also had a knack for jewelry design, turning some of her jeweled chokers into headbands and creating a custom diamond and pearl parure with Garrard, which is known as the Swan Lake Suite. She only wore the stunning collar, depicted above, at a performance of “Swan Lake” at Royal Albert Hall in June 1997. The matching earrings weren’t completed until after she passed away.
Ahead, take a closer look at some of the late royal’s precious jewels, including amethysts, emeralds and diamonds that date back to the early 1900s.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Sapphire Engagement Ring
Image Credit: Getty Images Princess Diana in 1991.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Sapphire Engagement Ring
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1995.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker
Image Credit: Getty Images Princess Diana in Australia in 1985.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Delhi Durbar Emerald Choker
Image Credit: UK Press via Getty Images Princess Diana in 1993.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Attallah Cross
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1987.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Attallah Cross
Image Credit: Sotheby's The amethyst and diamond Attallah Cross pendant.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Saudi Sapphires
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1983.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Saudi Sapphires
Image Credit: Getty Images Princess Diana in Japan in 1986.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Swan Lake Suite
Image Credit: UK Press via Getty Images Princess Diana in 1997.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Swan Lake Suite
The diamond and pearl Swan Lake Suite.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Cartier Tank Watch
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1997.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Image Credit: UK Press via Getty Images Princess Diana in 1997.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1997.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Aquamarine Cocktail Ring
Image Credit: UK Press via Getty Images Princess Diana wears her aquamarine cocktail ring with a matching five-strand pearl bracelet in 1996.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Three-Strand Pearl Choker
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1985.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Twisted Pearl Necklace
Image Credit: Getty Images Princess Diana in 1985.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: The Sultan of Oman Sapphire Suite
Image Credit: Getty Images Princess Diana in 1987.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Sapphire and Pearl Choker
Image Credit: Getty Images Princess Diana in 1991.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Gold and Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
Image Credit: Getty Images Princess Diana in 1994.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Eleven-Strand Pearl Choker
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1996.
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Princess Diana’s Jewelry Collection: Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Image Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get Princess Diana in 1996.